Life in a care home

Explore what daily life is like in a care home. Moving into a care home is a big decision and can feel daunting. This section provides insights into the activities, social interactions, and the overall environment within care homes. It can help you understand what to expect from moving into a care home and can help you and your family feel more confident about taking this next step.

Moving and settling in

You’ve decided to move into a care home. That’s a big step and you may be feeling nervous about what comes next. You might also be excited about making new friends, taking part in activities and enjoying nutritious food (that you don’t have to cook). This section helps you get ready for your move to give yourself the best chance of settling in quickly.

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Care and visiting

It can be difficult when a loved one lives in a care home. How often should you visit them? How do you know that they’re okay when you’re not there? Which staff should you talk to when you visit? This section offers guidance on those questions and more, to help put your mind at rest.

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The quality of food and activities in a care home can make a big difference to the quality of life of residents. Most care homes offer a great service in both these areas. This section helps you understand what to expect in both these areas, to help you choose the right care home.

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End of life care

End of life care is an emotive and sensitive topic and often not something that families discuss until they absolutely need to. Considering the topic early can help reduce the emotional stress when those difficult moments arise. This section helps you understand palliative care, so that you’re more informed for when you need to make important decisions for your loved ones.